TY - JOUR
T1 - Using a pattern-centered approach to assess sexual risk-taking in study abroad students
AU - Marcantonio, Tiffany
AU - Angelone, D. J.
AU - Sledjeski, Eve
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2016 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
PY - 2016/4/2
Y1 - 2016/4/2
N2 - Objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of several potential factors related to sexually risky behaviors in study abroad students. The authors utilized a pattern-centered analysis to identify specific groups that can be targeted for intervention. Participants: The sample consisted of 173 students who studied abroad in a variety of international locations for an average of 4 months. Methods: Participants completed questionnaires informed by the Triandis Theory of Interpersonal Behavior that have been predictive of risky sex in traditional traveling environments. Results: The analyses revealed 3 different pathways for risky sexual behavior: Environmental involvement, historical condom use, and intentions to engage in risky sex. Conclusion: These findings can be used for identification of specific high-risk groups of students who can be targeted for predeparture prevention programs.
AB - Objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of several potential factors related to sexually risky behaviors in study abroad students. The authors utilized a pattern-centered analysis to identify specific groups that can be targeted for intervention. Participants: The sample consisted of 173 students who studied abroad in a variety of international locations for an average of 4 months. Methods: Participants completed questionnaires informed by the Triandis Theory of Interpersonal Behavior that have been predictive of risky sex in traditional traveling environments. Results: The analyses revealed 3 different pathways for risky sexual behavior: Environmental involvement, historical condom use, and intentions to engage in risky sex. Conclusion: These findings can be used for identification of specific high-risk groups of students who can be targeted for predeparture prevention programs.
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U2 - 10.1080/07448481.2015.1085058
DO - 10.1080/07448481.2015.1085058
M3 - Article
C2 - 26629983
AN - SCOPUS:84961184177
SN - 0744-8481
VL - 64
SP - 165
EP - 173
JO - Journal of American College Health
JF - Journal of American College Health
IS - 3
ER -